Tonight's sunset was far from normal though, it was amazing! I thought it was good to start with, but then the colours just kept getting better and better as the sun disappeared. And yes I captured some pics (below) to capture the moment and colours. Hope you like them.
Well it's just going to be a quick update for today as my tummy is telling me I'm way overdue for some food!
Jesse
Pic 1: An amazing sunset in the background
Pic 2: Ella's Pink Lady also enjoyed the sunset!
329 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 329 of 329I found your video shoot of Wednesday 9th today. Unless I missed it earlier, your shoot was not transmitted for a week after you shot it. Undoubtedly there were good reasons for the delayed transmission.
It was fantastic seeing you so in control and looking "smashing".
Ian from Brisbane
Good day, Captain Jesse!
Thank you for the video.
You are for sure the sweetest salty skipper of the seven seas.
The light, colours and atmosphere are definitely n more equatorial. Looks like the serious business is coming up.
All of your crews are ready for work and support!
You are great and doing great.
We have a total confidence in you and EPL.
To "West Direction Answer",
An excellent explanation Kggb.Thomas. Silly me, you made my penny drop. :-)) Thankyou.
You're right, Jessica is on a S/SW'ly port tack in those photos and pointing quite high into a S/SE'ly breeze.
Cheers!
Hi Jess congrats on your trip so far. Proud of how you handled that recent bit of weather. My partner and I are flying over the pacific soon. We will keep an eye out for you below and give you a salut - ahoy captain Jesse!
Great pictures Jessica. I always thught that sunsets on the ocean were the most beautiful of all. Well, maybe second to our Arizona sunsets.
Hi Jesse,
God's finger touching the ocean.
Just a quick note to let you know that we continually think of you and your amazing adventure.
Stay safe.
June and Richard Thorn
Jessica
Like always you up on what every one like to see and hear about you as well to dear'... I am sure the wind will come again for ya very soon, yet with every one pray'n for nice wind's for you out there you may not get any thing for a while... but don't keep your finger's crossed to long..great shot's of the sunset's... lov them. Are you gettin any sun'...
Were you able to see the light show from able this week! for your to be able have a front roll seat at the sky' tonight... shoot'n star's should be every where for you.. if it's clear where your at..
Our Prayer's are with you always ..God Speed you along...
and thank you for just being you'
JOHN GLENN SHEPPARD USA
I hope you'll be able to save all these blogs and comments. So memorable. Thanks for taking time out to share with people all over the world. All the best!
Hey Jess that is a amazing sunset but most of all you are in the photo with with your beautiful relaxed smile. I love reading every blogg you put out and you discriptions of whwere you are at are so possititive.You are one amazzing girl. I have a granddaugher of same name and age as you and i can relate to you easierly.I have been a harbour sailer for many years but never could i sail over the horision as land is my security so with my spirt on board with you, you are doing this chalange for me as well. Thanks for sharing your experance with us and have a great christmas day and may the new year bring you though the cape safely. cheers from christchurch russ nz
Hi Jess..Thanks to you and Ella's Pink Lady for sharing your
Sunset with us... it is truly an amazing sight! You are amazing...
You are a quarter of the way "home"....and accomplishing your incredible goal....Way to go ! We're with you all the way and sending you an electronic HUG from New Hampshire, USA....
Hi Jesse,
A special aah moment. Thank you!
Go Jesse!!! I read your blog everyday as I would love to do something as adventurous as you... I would love to meet you one day...
Good luck, I know you'll do it!
Ciao Nathan
Brisbane
you are so breave
i just heard about you.
iam from syria and our local news talks about you
hope you cpuld make it
A.Jaber
Captain Jesse, thanks for sharing the pics. You look well rested, and the colors in that sunset look beautiful!! Oh, I forget who posted it but the video on youtube "Jessica Watson Go Jesse" was well done I enjoyed it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your support team. Godspeed, Mike
Grande Jessica! Riccardo from Italy
Hi there Miss Jessica,
We continue to enjoy following your trip via your blog, the gorgeous pics, the videos, and the tracker ... that is very visual and really shows how quickly you are making your way to the Horn.
We have been reading Dallas Murphy's book "Rounding The Horn" over the late few months on Sunday mornings on our boat ... before we head out for a sail through Sydney heads. The stories of adventurers, explorers, missionaries, sealers, the naked natives, curious sailors, and warring fleets, over hundres of years have been amazing to hear about. Of course they have mostly been men and they certainly haven't been 16 year olds!!
We were telling some people about you last night (and referred them to your website) and I heard about their old dad who was an English sailor and used to sail on the old windjammers in the dying days of trade taken on sailing ships around the Horn ...they said he always spoke reverently about it ...so how exciting for you to be heading towards that significant island group/land mass.
What's on the menu as you get into rougher seas??? I hope lots of soups and stews to keep you warm and fueled up.
Will be interesting ot hear about bird life as you get closer down to the land mass again too...
Ciao Bella!!
Gabrielle, Sydney
Wow, what an awesome view you have!
I was researching Cape Horn the other day. I had no idea South America was so darn close to Antarctica! I wonder if there's ice floating around down there in the ocean?
I think it's great that you are sort of our eyes and ears for things we will never see and do.
Steph
North Carolina, USA
Every thing you do is god like Jessica. I spent 20 years at sea and that sunset was better than any thing i have ever seen.. keep a lookout for the Southern Aurora youre easily far enough to the south now to see it.
Hiya, Jess,
Really happy to view your new video diary, day 59. Thank you!
You're in my thoughts alot and you're MAGNIFICENT.
Good Winds to you!
Mary, Maine, USA
Hi Jessica
Great pictures, the really give as sesne of alone. Hope you are eating enough and coping with the lack of people around ok.
Don
Adelaide
Hey Jesse,
just found a new video from you. Not too sure when it went up or when it is from but you did say Wednesday which makes me think it is an older one. Anyhoo just wanted to say you're looking great...healthy and not tired. I always find it a huge pleasure when you put up a video and we get to see you on EPL. So Jesse great to see you looking so well... of course i wish you Good winds and Safe sailing,
jo
Hi Jesse, Amazing photos of you of course. Hope mum has packed some christmas decorations for the pink lady, now that will brighten up your days.
Safe sailing and good luck.
Christine on the Gold Coast
Hi Jesse,
those pics are great; they add just the right kind of mood to your already epic journey! And thanks for the video as well. I especially like your video diary, because it imparts the most lively impressions (although I hardly understand more than a few words of your Australian accent, myself beeing used to American english only).
For now, good luck and good winds!
Nico
Frankfurt, Germany
Red skies i the air sailors be
aware!!!
Be careful outhere!!
Staffan
To all the blog readers.
In case you have not seen this YouTube slide show on Jessica, please check it out. Copy and paste the link.
Thanks for the heads up Michael in Kingwood WV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFvuFYhiwmI
Someone did an excellent job and the background music is enchanting.
Georgia Guy
USA
Hi "Jessicaptain"
You amazing lady ! ! !
Been watching you daily, my last comment was when you rounded your turning point - in the northern Hemisphere and so comforted to see your continued progress. Lets keep hoping for fair weather and smooth seas as you inch your way to your next significant mark.
Your second "Gold Bar" awaits your Captains epaulette when you do.
Your Parents, Minders and your millions of worldly Fans are enjoying your adventure and wishing you Full sails and Gods Speed
regards from Bryan
Perth Western Australia
Jesse,
That's a very nice video. [Ella Brache is certainly getting her (their?) money's worth!]
I marvel at the thought that you are so far out on the South Pacific yet looking, sounding, and writing as if there were nothing to it. You're making the circling of our planet look far too easy!
By all accounts, you're thriving on the adventure and we can only chalk that up to your own qualities, including those inner resources that you have revealed to us in your blogs and your graceful manner.
I feel fortunate to witness your addressing of the marvelous challenge that you have taken on and for the peeks you provide into that inner world that's helping you thrive out there.
I gather you're reaching now, still on port tack. So you must be on your Great Circle to the Horn.
Fair Winds,
Richard Lathrop
Hi Jesse,
At the time that super photo of yours did place your SSE heading with setting (near solstice) sun latitude Off Starbord.
Anon Bloger was right on. I am grateful for my correction.
. "down the road again" Charley
12-15-09 @11:03
Hi Jessica,
Don’t know exactly where you are, but the 40s are looking a little nasty, but knowing you, you’ll probably enjoy them. Anywhere from 3m to 8m waves. I guess that’s not really to bad for you, but total fear for me. LOL……
Not much happening up here in WV. Kind of a gloomy day, radio is talking about some rain and possibly some snow. Just might have a white Christmas. That would be nice.
I forgot to mention that the link I sent to you has a picture of “Silly” that really came out good.
Janell passed them on but it was “Pez” (the fellow that made your Equator Certificate) that had originally put them together. He did a great job on them.
I still enjoy watching them along with numerous other video’s that I have been able to collect about you.
Hope you have everything under control (no doubt) and you’re eating and sleeping as much as possible.
Take care and stay tethered.
Always proud of you and always thinking of you.
May God be with you and watch over you and may the angels keep your sails full. I will keep you in my prayers.
Michael (74) from Kingwood, WV
Thanks for sharing that beautiful
susset. Now I know what all of us land locked folks are missing.
Great pics...Keep up the good work.
Stay safe and think positative.
Good Luck.
Joe Springfield VA USA
It is fun to follow your journey way up here in Colorado where we sail on 3 mile long lakes.
Your blogs are great!
Hi Jess,
Nice pics, nice sunset, seen that kind before, yeah, nice, but...
we have to tackle a big problem coming up: Your hair.
It's a disaster in the making. 6 months to go, arriving in Sydney to a big media scrum, your sponsor expects you to enter the pier like a catwalk to promote their products. Let me ponder about it. See ya.
Stunning.
Dear Ms. Jessica
I just got done requesting to have Santa (my 'military friends') to make sure he drops your needed gift that you have asked for this week! I will be watching for some special blog note to see if it will happen, On New Years day I will tell you what the request was, so that is not too far away.
How close are to to the Horn now?
Are you doing your school work? like the Queens' English - not my best but we all can not be that way. How about your skippers' license? Sail on and hear from you soon.
Robert San Diego Ca USA
Hi,Jessica,
Thanks for your recent video,along with your recent pics. your adoptive world family are up to date.
The sunset picture's where outstanding,great for us in the northeast USA going into our winter months.
I also have a question about the ''tube '' behind you in the video,as a past old sailor I will assume it's part of your drain system from your deck spray!!!Yes,I could be wrong too.
Starting to get news on the ''Sydney to Hobart''warm up trials,boy I wish I could be their off ''Shark Island''on a spectator boat to watch it all,I guess it will be a great sight,just like your future return to the ''Sydney Heads'',would give a million to fly the long distance to be there.
It is nice to hear you have been able to get the ''pink lady'' and yourself ready for upcoming day's heading south to the Cape.
What's been on your menu lately?
That's all for now ''young lady'',remember the ''world'' is pulling for you and the ''Gods'' are watching you daily,keep a positive outlook and be strong,you are but an admiration to us all.
God speed,stay safe and enjoy each day as an adventure in your life you can't replay.
Stephen M.
Adoptive ''transplanted Aussie'',
Maryland,USA.
Hi Jess, No matter how far you may feel from other humans our Heavenly Father is only a prayer away. That gorgeous sunset is evidence of His presence and His glory. All the best, Alan
Hi Jessica,12-15-09 @16:28
I hope the sailing is going well for you and that the weather hasn't broken on you yet. How's the school work coming along??? Just finished reading the latest posts and I thought I'd add my two (2) cents worth. You’re doing a great job out there and the people back here love you, so keep up the good work.
To the BlogMaster:
Please correct me if I’m wrong, but I found the post by Anonymous December 16, 2009 5:40 AM to be a bit on the heavy side. Jessica’s out there doing a fantastic job and I don’t think anyone should be allowed to criticize her for something as trivial as that.
Hey Georgia Guy,
You’re right about the music, I had forgotten that. I don't know how since it was beautiful, and how about "Silly".
Take care Jessica, and keep that tummy full. LOL…..
Always proud of you and always thinking of you.
May God be with you and watch over you and may the angels keep your sails full. I will keep you in my prayers.
Michael (74) from Kingwood, WV
Good morning Jesse
Well great celebrations in our neighbourhood today, our neighbour's son came first in the state in the NSW HSC in religious studies...has to go to Sydney this morning to receive his certificate from the Premier. Overall his HSC results were outstanding 98% plus in everything..and a nice young man as well plus a good footballer could well be a Wallaby one day. So how is your study?/// school holidays coming up take a break!!!!
You got good press on your lonely but loving it blog.
The roo plus joey are still eating the orange tree
As always sweet sleeps..keep on loloud
Dusty from Dubbo
Jess, Im so happy your showing all the people who thought you couldn't do this just how strong the human spirit is.
Whenever someone tells me i cant do something i now think of Jessica Watson and say "yes i can"
Jess,i love your pics you post.
Keep up the good work girl..
We all love you.
your friends from the USA
Robert,Ellen,Autumn and Alison
hi jess,
first of the 3 stormy capes? ha!
amazing photos; you look great for being at sea for 50+ days!!
be safe. be well. have fun.
andrew
richmond, va
It is amazing that such a small boat can carry so many people......you and us......because many souls from this world and from other ones, maybe, are always standing by you. So, if you want to be alone you should take a deep breath, close your eyes and feel your innermost part of your inner world full of colours and silence. Outside of your body we are round the boat clapping and chanting and sending you the best vibes during your amazing and wonderful trip. Good on you Master and Commander!!
I've found a weather/wind map for the cape. I'll be keeping an eye on it. WTG Jess.
Ross Cleveland Brissy
to Mary (maine) and Heziahaka299
would like to contact you off of Jessica's blog, if possible. I am Captain@virtualvoyages.net
Both of you have objected to inappropriate comments and I agree with your judgments. However, I'm concerned that these objections call attention to the very comments that you object to, and I'd like to discuss alternate approaches to this problem.
nuff said.
Richard Lathrop
PS. Hi Jesse, we love you. RL
A question for the support team: could you do a Google Earth .kml for Jessica's voyage? How cool would it be if we could overlay the existing tracking points over Google Earth so we could see the latitude and longitude?
Jess, wonderful sunset shots. I'm glad you've got those to tide you over next time you have some overcast or rainy days.
It's balmy here near NYC, warmer than usual for this time of year, but we're expecting freezing weather and maybe some snow in the next few days. Might be a white Christmas!
I know you're looking forward to opening your presents on Christmas Day. Or is your custom to do it on Christmas Eve?
Hiya, Jess,
Just want to wish you a wonderful sailing run over the next few days. I'm still enjoying the many great blog posts from your caring support group located all around the globe. Such sweet and genuine comments.
With love, respect and admiration for all that you are during your historic quest.
Mary, Maine, USA
PS. There is no room on the boat for negative commentary, inane and hurtful opinions or the like. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY, PLEASE DO NOT WRITE JESSICA. She needs ALL OUR SUPPORT. Nothing else will do. Think about it!!!
P.P.S. YOU ARE GETTING CLOSE TO THE CAPE!!!! YOWZA!
Mary, Maine, USA
Truly amazing- I am truly jealous!
Hi Jessica;
I am appreciating the blogs and videos - thank you. Question; On your day 53 video, on the stbd. side of the companionway fixed dodger, there was a little tube spitting out water occasionally. What was that?
Again, I wish you fair seas and Godspeed for you and Ella's Pink Lady.
wow, sunset out there is incredible!! keep snapping!!! you will never take enough pics!! glad to hear you are doing so well, we are all with you, no negatives, all good :)
take care out there,
mel of yenda
HURRA JESSICA!!!!
Straight like an arrow to the tip of the continent! Go girl, go!
Thanks for the beautiful pictures.
Hugo, Argentina
Thank you, Michael (74) of Kingswood! I just watched the slide show on YouTube you wrote of:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFvuFYhiwmI
and I am so honored to know of Jessica, thanks to technology and her parents and team sharing with us.
So moving... my eyes just welled up with tears for how beautiful you are, Jess, and the living of your big dream! Great videos, too!
You have the courage of a lioness, the blood of mighty seafarers in your veins and the eyes of a poet-artist who loves the beauty of the sea and sky.
You have mastered so much technology and sea skills, no wonder doing school assignments doesn't excite you!
Bon Voyage! One of many moms (and dads) who are adoptive Pink Parents for you!
Hi Jess,
I've been following your progress since Moolooaba.
Great to see all is going well,and your enjoying it.
You know at 16 your doing an excellent job of motivating a 55 year old to get back out there again.
I wish you all the luck in the world and fair winds.
You are an inspiration to all ages.
Kindest Regards
Cribby
Now I where to go to find great sunsets. You did mark the spot I hope.
what a lovely sunset :)
happy sailing!!!
Ween
Great pictures, especially the one with you in it! It would have been easy to get more of a silhouette in that situation but the "fill flash" balances the situation perfectly!
We had a particularly pretty sunset here in Southern California too.
Take care and blessings,
Tracie
Hey Jess, we love reading your blog and have also been learning about sailing and the lingo (thanks for the little explanations!).
Did your mum pack your food bags? What's in them?? You certainly look very healthy - PS. I hate banana chips too!
Looking forward to the next entry.
Hi Jess
I am looking forward to you hitting the Southern Ocean - I've read many stories of sailors in those latitudes. Keep safe but post some lots of photos of the huge swells. It is hard to capture their power and the scale of a big open ocean swell in a photo but maybe you can from such a small boat.
how hot is it.
from Blair in Brisbane
What a gorgeous sunset Jessie! thanks for sharing that with all. Your last entry was simply the best about not being lonely out there. You have the most amazing attitude that will take you far in life. And yes, you are the luckiest girl in the world. Best of luck rounding the Cape. So many people are with you and me too.
John in Ashland Oregon, USA
Jess,
You are simply amazing to be out there in that VAST ocean all by your lonesome and only 16 years old. There's no way in hell when I was 16 that I would have had the mindset to even THINK about such an adventure. I didn't become adventurist till 2nd year college.
Then all hell broke loose !!!
Still following your voyage with baited breathe.
Meaning hope you can handle all that comes your way and hit the finish line and receive the trophy which you'll be proud of for the rest of your life.
Bob from Seattle
Really fantastic photographs Jessica. They give an excellent glimpse of the beautiful world you are experiencing.
Michael
Brisbane
Wow, you ARE seeing some sights out there!!!!
Jessica, you're a Legend.
On to the Cape.
Ant,
Buderim. QLD.
Hey Jess
I think your closer to South America than Australia now.
Cheers from Ceduna on the Great Australian Bight
Over here we have had 39 and 40 degree days
I guess a sea breeze would help - but that will happen in the next hour or so. :)
Sail well and speed well.
Cheers
Barking Gecko
All the best,Jessica. Your writing delights me. I look forward to your news. What's up in S.E. Qld? Chrissy lights, crazy shopping, hot and dry - beaut holiday weather. Gordon.
Beautiful sunset. Keep up the good work!
To Anonymous who wrote the following on December 16, 2009 at 5:40AM.
*****************
"Hi Jess,
Nice pics, nice sunset, seen that kind before, yeah, nice, but...
we have to tackle a big problem coming up: Your hair.
It's a disaster in the making. 6 months to go, arriving in Sydney to a big media scrum, your sponsor expects you to enter the pier like a catwalk to promote their products. Let me ponder about it."
******************
What a small mind you must have. Is this something that really concerns you or were you simply scraping the bottom of the barrel for something to write or criticize?
Georgia Guy
USA
Hi Jess, thanks for the update - keep them coming. Your observations of nature remind me of how much we take for granted as we go about our business every day...
Patz
Canberra
For those inquiring, and the curious;
Dodger :
The structure providing Jessica partial protection from the harsh weather and seas. It covers part of the cockpit and the entrance [or "companionway"] into the interior of EPL.
The little tube draining water in the background of Jessica’s latest video, located at the top of the dodger is part of the fresh water catchment system intelligently built into the dodger and is designed to capture fresh rain water from the top of the dodger whenever it rains and sea water isn't breaking over the deck and dodger. Jess mentions this briefly in the past when she detailed her water allotment and provisions. EPL’s main sail can be used to convey copious amounts of fresh rain water as well. Clever isn’t it? I imagine Jess left it open and draining in the video to demonstrate it in action.
Thanks Jess for another fine video!
Mike D
Landlocked in Philadelphia, Pa, USA
Whoever put up 'Jessica Watson Go Jesse'
on youtube, you've done a wonderful job. I really enjoyed the slide show so much. What a great idea and really well done.
Thanks so much i am sure i am just one of many to really appreciate it.
jo
Dear Jesse,
Sunsets and sunrises…part of our daily ritual too.
From our cliff perch here high above where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean we also rush home or get up early to be part of the magnificence of sunsets and sunrises.
We never tire of it.
Open sky, waves upon waves the experience of a space/time continuum.
Some might find that frightful, but like you, we’ve never been uncomfortable with it.
Sail-on!
Thank you for your posts and pics!
EJ
US Virgin Islands
Looking good Jesse, beautiful picture. Stay Safe, Have Fun, Enjoy The Moment (which it looks like you're doing quite well lol)
Have a great night
Gary & Kerryn, Traralgon VIC
Hey Jess,
Many Congratulations! Looks as if you’ve traversed into the Roaring 40's! Yippee! Checking out passageweather.com, it looks as if the entire next week of gales pass completely around you (astonishing). Bob must have bribed all the weather gods for you, lol.
Wishing you a very merry Christmas (albeit early) and continued successes.
Be safe,
Mike D
Landlocked in Philadelphia, Pa, USA
Thanks for sharing pictures. We haven't heard from you in a few days, is everything ok out there, or has the weather picked up a bit??
Hi Jessica!
Hope everything goes well for you, i am so glad and relieved to hear that you are having good weather so close to the horn. I was looking to the video page and the last one is on day 53,someone said there was one on day 59, is it the same one?
Thanks and have a safe trip to the horn.
Marina
Happy sailing dear Jessica... I agrie with other anonymous ) you are little hero ) keep going and be strong! Proud of you!
Maria, Russia
Nice pic. Just wondering, how can see the sunset on a port tack when your heading should be SE? Great stuff, following every day.
Hi Jess,
I've said it before and I'll say it again:
" You Are Truly An Inspiration To The Teens Of The World !!! ... You Are An INSPIRATION !!! " . . .
. . An Amazing Young Lady With An Amazing Goal Being Achieved. That's right, " An Amazing YOUNG LADY !! " ..... NOT A SCHOOLGIRL as many a Media Report has described you. You are An Like One of The 7 Wonders of The World !!!
The Photos of the Sunset 14th/12/09 are Truly Wonderful. Yes!...It IS An Amazing Sunset in The Background...with an Amazing Girl in The Foreground. The Photo is Truly Beautiful Jess, but YOU Really Make It A PICTURE: You REALLY SET THE SCENE !!! . . . . . Without you it would be Just A Photo, although a Beautiful One.
As for your remarks about LUCKY and Not LONELY . . .
. . I totally believe you ..... How could anybody with such a Positive Attitude like yours Get Lonely. Yes !! ... The World is Behind You and The World Loves You Jessica !!!
Signing Off Now as usual ...
"Have a SAFE and WONDERFUL JOURNEY, but Most Of All ... ' HAVE FUN ' !!! "
" You CAN And WILL Do It Jessica Watson !!! "
NM
xx
Hi,
Just checking up on you!
Hope you are well in body and mind.
Hugs to you...
chris in calif
12-16-09 @13:10
For Paula,
I’m not sure if this is what you want, but it was sent in by another poster and shows the route with different comments along the way. All you would have to do is select grid lines for the map.
http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=118054582064246630219.000476f7f56cbda3d0d01&ll=-27.403915,-116.938476&spn=176.762069,360&z=1
Michael (74) from Kingwood, WV
I love you kelly!! You're a role model for me...beautiful sunset! Keep it up!
Jesse where are you? The entire world is waiting.
LOL Bob O.
Hi Jessica,
What an incredible inspiration you are to so many!
Most of us have dreams and never realise them because of poor attitude.
It is sooo good that you are living your dream!
Enjoy every moment of your wonderful adventure. You are an amazing person and I hope many people are now encouraged to get of their bottoms in search of achieving their own dreams.
I look forward to sharing your success stories and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful adventure via your videos and blog.
Go girl!!!!
Anthony
Adelaide
Richard, Dec16, 11:33AM:
Not nuff said. we still have freedom of speech in this country and that means pollies, sporties and even Jessies have to be able to cope with what is being opinioned. If she and her team doesn't like it, they shouldn't have started this blog.
And so what ? Jess said herself, that she enjoys the solitude out there and she apears to be mature enough to let criticism go way over her head straight into the depth of the ocean. To face the beauty of another sunset. I think at times we are far too edgy her on dry land surrounded by Christmas stress.
Go Jess.
Hi Jesse,
A wonderful sight, both the amazing sunset and seeing you looking so well.
Thanks for the update and photographs.
Stay safe and keep finding the kind winds.
June and Richard Thorn
Good Morning Jess!
Woke up thinking of you and thought Id leave a little note.
Have a great day, thinking of you
Ally (from SA)
keep on keeping on
You look good. Keep taking care of yourself. You will need the strength in the coming weeks.
Good Sailing.
Arnie in Canada
Hi Jesse,
Thank for sharing those pics with us.
I had a little chance to think of you today: I picked up a full truck load of chocolate, today.(all sorts, plain, milk, nuts&fruits, 20 tons of it!!) and I took a minute to think of a little pink hull in the middle of the South Pacific, and her captain.
Take care
emgb1 frrom South Wales, UK, GMT+0
Loved the pic's Jess, thanks. You haven't posted for now two days. I pray you are OK.
NCRR
Hi,Jessica,
Waiting with baited breath with an update.
I trust you are doing ok,I assume no news is good news,your you are busy winds and seas,keeping ''Pink Lady''up to speed and not healing too far over.
I always check in daily for your news and your ''Teams'' updates.
I am a little disappointed the ''ABC web site'' has not put out more news stories since your departure,hope they can change that,you deserve all the exposure during your adventure.
Still awaiting to hear back from ''Santa'' his arrival to you on the 24th.,I guess he is getting some water skids for his sled and life jackets for his Reindeer Team.
That's all for now,stay safe and sail true.
Hugs to you and your ''Stuffy Crew'',
Stephen M.
Adoptive ''Transplanted Aussie'',
Maryland,USA.
P.S.I was in a local mall and bought an ornament for an Angel Xmas Tree and put your name on it in your honor so others can read and take on some interest in your adventurer.
Ya know you could give up your "day job" and become a photographer! JK! Beautiful shots - thanks for sharing them and your blog w/ us. Go, Girl!
Today's Inspirational Quote:
"The marvelous richness of human experience would lose
something of rewarding joy if there were no limitations to
overcome. The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful if
there were no dark valleys to traverse."
-- Helen Keller
Good morning jesse
Late today...I always seem to be late on Thursdays!
AUS in a strong position after day 1 of the cricket against the West Indies which is good.
Hot today another heatwave in Dubbo...how's your weather hopefully it is good for sailing.
How's your power on board and are you enjoying your "school holidays"?
OK enough of school... you'll be working hard on getting ready to go even further south.... alot of hard and concentrated sailing....stay strong Jesse remain determined... and you have a heap of supporters willing you on.
As always loloud
Sea ya
Dusty from Dubbo
Hey! You’re doing damn good! Routing for you! Tony (Shipshape and Bristol fashion) Bristol UK.
So..hows the Ocean treating you this Grand Wednesday 16 Dec 09?..I've got to run off to Christmas Music rehearsal..our Worship Leader has written several new songs for it this year..one in the style of 'Swift'..cute song entitled.. 'But thats not Christmas'..Saying elves and christmas packages are nice..btnc..its' great to feast and skate in the snow..btnc..Maybe I'll burn it to a CD and send it with your Christmas card..might even put in mine too (All Of My Life).
Gotta run...stay in the boat..and clipped on...:O)
Jan's working again...Christmas time means open late..btnc...
Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga
Hello Jessica!
I see you are getting along just fine. Your pictures tell it all. Hang in there and enjoy your adventure.
Take care and God bless you,
Jennifer
Hi Jesse,
Thanks for the pics and update! We're sending you lots of positive holiday vibes from chilly and snowy michigan.Good to hear your making swift headway towards cape horn. Holiday cheers to you!
Gypsy, Barb, Tigger, Jenny
beautiful and the sunset 2
macca
p.s jess is ahottie
I have been looking over a bunch of photos of EPL from various sites and also wonder what the water discharge is in the upper starboard corner of the hard top dodger. The photos seem to indicate that the dodger top (that holds a solar panel) might have a bit of a lip that caught water and the discharge was a drain, but the discharge tube (pipe? fitting?) is on the starboard SIDE of the dodger, aft of the port light and just before the grab handle molded into the dodger. Most of the photos are taken port side to OR long shorts of the starboard side, so its hard to see any fitting in that area. The water probably just drips outboard of cockpit combing but...yeah, I wonder too "What is that thing?"
Here are some links to EPL photos that other might like to see:
http://www.aapimage.com.au/Search.aspx?search=JESSICA+WATSON+SOLO+SAIL%26%28IMPORTDATE%3E20091017%29&viewtype=Grid
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/photogallery/travel/travel-news/jessica-watson-limps-back-into-port/20090909-fgdo.html?selectedImage=6
Steve in California
12-16-09 @20:45
For the Shore Crew,
Thanks for the update, I’m glad we didn’t know ahead of time what she was about to do. You would have been flooded with mail and the rest of us would have had a nervous breakdown. LOL……..
I recall seeing pictures of Jessica climbing the mast, but never actually thought about her doing that on the open seas.
Really glad that she accomplished her mission and that there was no chafing or wear and tear.
I’m glad she had plenty of training for this procedure, since the boat would be in motion and the motion at the top of the mast would be multiplied many times over. She, no doubt, had one hell of a ride. 12 meter = 39.37 feet. I need a mathematician. Can someone calculate that to see what kind of a swaying span she would have at that height depending on the action of the water below. Can that be done?
Yes, I’m sure all you guys breathed a sigh of relief when she called.
God Bless Her, she is one hell of a girl!!!!!
Looking forward to the next blog and her casual description of what she just accomplished. LOL…….
Thanks again to you guys and girls on the shore crew.
Keep up the good work and bring her home safely.
You are all in my prayers.
Michael (74) from Kingwood, WV
True. I get quiet too and my wife thinks I must be up to something..but sometimes its' just thinking out something...seems theres always something demanding our attention..Even you out in the midst of the great blue...so..just know we're thinking of ya...
Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga
hey jesse going great was just looking at new map cool have fun we are all behind you and getting further behind go girl glen b
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE SHORE TEAM FOR THE UPDATE - YOU MUST BE SOOO PROUD..
Hey Jess
Great to hear your mast climb went well and that extra boost of confidence knowing the rigging is standing up well and no chafe on the sails - incredible really after 6000nm.
I did a mast climb once in the marina (using bosuns chair) and even in the marina it was scarey, so I take my hard hat off to you !!!! well done. The higher you get up the mast the more it swings and i imagine what it would have been like. Good girl for all of your safety precautions as you are the captain AND first mate !!!!! Im very very proud of you.
Well its full steam ahead now into the 40's - i am hoping you will have favouable conditions, however you are as prepared as any sailor can be, just take it one step at a time, like another blogger said previous, its a good thing to pre-empt what might come your way. Most important is rest, good energy food and dont get dehydrated (in the cold its easy to forget to drink water!). Youre just THE BEST JESS, one step at a time, we are all with you on this next leg. Your fluffy crew are cheering you on too.
Take Care - fair winds !
Carole (Mackay)
So..are you an early riser? Do you love sunrises just a much as sunsets? Are you still adding fish to your diet? Have you decorated for Christmas? I just rewatched your videos, and trekked the map up and down scale..I've pin pointed you about as close as I can by eye-balling it..great in horse shoes and handgrenades but no so much for charting a course...I did note your Voyage site says 'stay tuned for a new blog..so I did..right after the rehearsal..g'night miss waves.. the word verification is 'premouse' sounding like an odd substitute for premises or whatever the cat had for a snack..
Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga
Hi Jesse, I just saw the latest vid you posted. Thanks for that, you look well and rested and it's great to read you successfully completed all the tasks in preparation for the next step of your incredible journey. It's really wonderful following your progress and I look forward to reading updates and seeing the amazing pics you have taken. Take care 'til next time.
Jo
Sydney
Wow, SIMPLY FANTASTIC! What a great post on The Latest News. Jessica's climb up the mast to check the equipment for chafing is such an achievement. Good going, Jess.
Thank you, Shore Team, for updating us as to Jess's latitude and her focus on preparations for colder, more challenging weather.
Jess is a trooper and we are all blessed to be riding along with her.
May Divine Light be with you all as this Incredible Journey continues.
With deep appreciation and love,
Mary, Maine, USA
Hi Jesse
Wow, climbing a 12 metre mast swaying about in the wind. What sort of stuff are you made of girl? A 2 metre stepladder is high enough for me.
Maybe you should be called SUPERJESS!
Go Jesse!!
Alan. Perth WA
Proverbs 31:10,26
10 A [woman] of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Good evening, Jessica. So enjoyed the pics, and wow, what a treat to read the latest news post and appreciate what you've just been through. What planning and preparation, what courage. And now you're actually in the 40s! Wow! Great stuff. Today before catching the news update I was praying for your strength and health, and of course for all the good equipment on EPL. Will continue to do so through tomorrow. I know your family was so grateful to hear that you had descended that mast and were back on deck all safe and in one piece. Great work! I will pray for your ability to stay rested, too.
Hi Jessica and shore team
Thanks for the update, it's nice for all us worry warts to know all is well with Jesse.
It's good to know that Jesse has completed the mast climb with no problems, I'm sure most people wouldn't know what it's like to do this task. I only have done this in the safety of the marina and with help, so to do it in the open ocean and by yourself just shows the skill and courage of this young girl, well done.
Now I think we are all in for some great sailing posts over the next few weeks, with some southern ocean sailing to come, I think we may see some 150nm plus days, could even see a 200nm day?
So keep having fun, keep safe and great sailing.
Cheers George Simmons
Lots of love from Exmouth WA Australia
Great stuff Jesse
Hopefully youv'e missed the cyclone to your west and have a clear run towards South America.
Stay safe.
Harry
12-16-09 @ 22:26
Hi Jessica,
First of all I’m just glad to read that you have your feet safely planted on deck. Tell me Jessica, did you enjoy the ride up there?????
I was glad that your little (?) venture was successful and no chafing or wear and tear was found.
As I mentioned to the Shore Crew, I was glad that we didn’t know ahead of time what you were going to do, they would have been swamped with mail and we all would have had a nervous breakdowns. LOL……….
I recall a picture I had seen of you when you were up a mast and had a grip on the lines with your toes. Pretty good trick. LOL…….
Take care of yourself and the crew. You deserve a rest and something warm in your tummy. Eat well and don’t forget to drink plenty of water.
Always proud of you and always thinking of you.
May God be with you and watch over you and may the angels keep your sails full. I will keep you in my prayers.
Michael (74) from Kingwood, WV
Twelve days from the last video, I feel like a druggie looking for my next fix, I get a great relief when your new video or blog shows up, and to look at the pic's of what so few get to view in a lifetime is fantastic, thank you so much, you make an old fella have hope for the next generation, and no I cant spell worth a darn!
Mike J. Just an old man in Texas
Capt. Jessica Watson how in the world are you going to top this adventure?????
Mike J
Jessica, Jessica, wherefore art thou?
To Georgia Guy ,USA,,I have never posted before,but have watched and read every comment since day one,,Well said about the shallow person that has nothing more in life than to worry if someones hair doesn't look like it just come out of a hairdressing salon
GO JESSICA,,your sponsers are getting very good,attractive mileage
Bloke from OZ
read the latest news, Jesse. Nice to year that you've moved up in the world. Could you see Cape Horn from the top of the mast? (lol)
guess the honeymoon is over now that you're crossing 42 south. The hardest part of this challenge is nearly upon you.
Are you ready for it?
YES YOU ARE.
I'm 71 and I've read many books in my time. But following your blog is reading a book as it being written--a completely new experience.
And all your bloggers' comments are like the footnotes.
Thanks Jessica. Thanks my fellow followers. This is unforgetable.
Fair winds,
Richard Lathrop
Amazing Jesse! (Sunset)
Heya Jess!
Hope your not being thrown around too much!
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Your hairs fine young lady. You have natural beauty. You don't need to change a thing.
Billy!
G'day Jessica.
Glad your doing well from reading your blogs. The photos look good of the sunset over the sea as well.
Canberra has had some fairly warm to hot days in the last week with temperatures of about 39deg C today going by the weather on the news. At the moment it seems like we are going to have a cool change with some rain at about 3AM on Friday morning with a little storm from the way it looks at present.
Not long before Christmas either...just to let you feel more at home I am working on Christmas day as well in an aged care facility looking after some elderly residents needing assistance.
I think this time of year bushfires around Australia seem to crop up so emergency personal will most likely be spending Christmas fighting fires as well. Why we don't use our cooler climates to prepare for our warmer climates always baffles me...but that's life.
Take care and stay focused,
Pete. (Canberra).
Congratulations on your first solo "spacewalk"!!! Your first solo mast climb, in the roaring forties, at age sixteen?!!! You blow my mind!!! Way to go girl!!! What are you going to do when you come home again here to Queensland? Your only way you can top this is go to the moon solo! I am gobsmacked, very impressive! Godspeed.
hey Jess .. that is so amazing what your doing. I would have loved to did that back when i was 14 thats been forever ago. Keep going and be safe out there. I will be keeping an eye on you through this map tracker. Take care.
Hello Jessica
Its been a while since I last logged in you had just crossed the equator.
today is boxing Day I tried to find somwhere to send my post comments on your latest blog but couldnt locate anywhere so this is the last one that I could find that allows it.
Anyway Im sure you had a wonderfull xmas out in the middle of nowhere. How are you going are you ahead of schedule still everyone Im sure back here in Australia are still behind you and hoping you a safe jouney around the Horn
Best wishes KimHumphreys W.A.
PIONEERS ARE LIKE EAGLES, THEY DONT FLOCK, YOU FIND THEM ONE AT A TIME. YOU ARE SUCH A PIONEER, TRULY REMARKABLE YOUNG PERSON OF STEEL CHARACTER AND DETERMINATION, MAY ALL YOUR HORIZONS BE BLUE SKY UNTIL YOU ARE SAFELY BACK IN SYDNEY.
DAVID
Я восхищен твоеи смелостью. Такая симпатичная девушка и такая смелая. Как совершишь кругосветку приглашаю на Алтай.
Я восхищен твоей смелостью. Как завершиш крусветку приглашаю на Алтай.
Tu eres la mejor noticia que he podido leer en el año me he soprendido muy grandemente y estoy feliz que una persona como tu nos de a todos nosotros el recuerdo del alma aventurera del cual ya casi la hemos olvidado gracias a ti puedo decir que lo has hecho renacer en mi de verdad gracias y no decaigas recuerda que tu meta no va ser un sueño por que se ha vuelto una realidad besos cuidate saludos desde peru
Jessica Watson; you are my herooooooooooooooooo ¡¡¡ write a book please, and it is an honor to meet you.
Amador.
I have fallen in love with you
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